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US-20260123747-A1 - FIRST AID STATION

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Abstract

A first aid station including a body portion with top, upper, and lower portions formed from a single continuous sheet. The lower portion features a serpentine structure forming repeating compartments, each with surfaces created by horizontal and vertical runs of the sheet. A rectangular structure on the upper portion, combined with the top portion, forms an enclosed cabinet. The serpentine structure creates shelves from pairs of horizontal runs, extending perpendicularly from vertical runs. Removable incident boxes, each with a lid connected by rotating pins, are housed in the compartments. The integrated construction of the first aid station enhances durability and ease of manufacturing, while its modular nature facilitates maintenance and restocking, potentially improving emergency response in various settings.

Inventors

  • Deemah Mohammed Almoaibed
  • Khadijah AL KHUWAITEM
  • Hala EL-WAKEEL
  • Amal ALKHAYYAL
  • Mai Shukri

Assignees

  • IMAM ABDULRAHMAN BIN FAISAL UNIVERSITY

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20241101

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A first aid station for mounting on a vertical surface, comprising: a body portion having a top portion, an upper portion, and a lower portion, wherein the top portion, the upper portion, and the lower portion are formed of a single continuous sheet, wherein the upper portion is flat and is configured to mount the first aid station vertically to the vertical surface; wherein the lower portion has a serpentine structure forming three repeating compartments, each compartment having a bottom surface formed by a first horizontal run of the single continuous sheet, a front surface formed by a first vertical run of the single continuous sheet, a top surface formed by a second horizontal run of the single continuous sheet, and a back surface formed by a second vertical run of the single continuous sheet; at least one rectangular structure mounted on the upper portion of the single continuous sheet comprising a back, left, right, and bottom surface forming a walled compartment, the top portion of the single continuous sheet overlaying the walled compartment to form an enclosed cabinet; and wherein the repeating compartments of the serpentine structure of the lower portion form a plurality of shelves, wherein each pair of horizontal runs forms a single shelf, the first horizontal and second horizontal runs extending perpendicular from the first vertical run, the first vertical run facing away from the vertical surface, wherein the second vertical run extends perpendicularly from the first second horizontal run, the second vertical run facing towards the vertical surface, and the first and second horizontal runs extending perpendicularly from a vertical plane, running parallel to a horizontal plane, three incident boxes each comprising a lid, an outer structure, and an inner compartment, the lid having at least two rotating pins connecting the lid to the outer structure, wherein each incident box is removably disposed in one compartment of the repeating compartments of the serpentine structure.
  2. 2 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein the single continuous sheet is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of a stainless steel, an acrylic, an aluminum, an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic, a pine wood, and a high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
  3. 3 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein the single continuous sheet is formed of aluminum.
  4. 4 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein each front surface has a height of 40 to 70 mm.
  5. 5 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion has a height of 250 to 350 mm.
  6. 6 . The first aid station of claim 1 , having a height of at least 700 mm.
  7. 7 . The first aid station of claim 1 , having a length of at least 200 mm.
  8. 8 . The first aid station of claim 1 , having a width of at least 250 mm.
  9. 9 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein each of the incident boxes comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a polypropylene (PP), a polycarbonate (PC), and a polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
  10. 10 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein each of the incident boxes comprise HDPE.
  11. 11 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein the top portion has a height of at least 90 mm.
  12. 12 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein both the top surface and the bottom surface have a length of at least 200 mm and a width of at least 250 mm, and wherein each bottom surface of each compartment has a narrow projection rising from the bottom surface and extending the entire width of the bottom surface from a first open end to a second open end of the compartment, wherein each narrow projection has a height of from 2 to 10 mm and a width of from 1 to 5 mm and is configured to elevate an incident box present in the compartment such that a first portion of the incident box is elevated above the bottom surface of the compartment and a second portion of the incident box rests directly on the bottom surface.
  13. 13 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein the rectangular structure has a height of at least 250 mm, a length of at least 100 mm, and a width of at least 110 mm.
  14. 14 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein both the top surface and the bottom surface have a length of at least 200 mm and a width of at least 250 mm, and wherein each bottom surface of each compartment has a narrow projection rising from the bottom surface and extending a part of the width of the bottom surface, wherein each narrow projection has a height of from 2 to 10 mm and a width of from 1 to 5 mm and is configured to elevate an incident box present in the compartment such that a first portion of the incident box is elevated above the bottom surface of the compartment and a second portion of the incident box rests directly on the bottom surface.
  15. 15 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein the lid of each incident box further comprises a set of unique instructions to assist a user during a medical incident.
  16. 16 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein each incident box has a height of at least 40 mm.
  17. 17 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein each incident box has a length of at least 200 mm.
  18. 18 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein each incident box has a width of at least 250 mm.
  19. 19 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein the body portion further comprises a plurality of hooks configured to mount the first aid station to the vertical surface.
  20. 20 . The first aid station of claim 1 , wherein each back surface has a height of 5 to 25 mm.

Description

BACKGROUND Technical Field The present disclosure relates to the field of first aid equipment and storage systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to wall-mounted first aid stations designed for use in primary schools and other work environments where quick access to organized first aid supplies is required. Description of Related Art The “background” description provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventors, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description which may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly or impliedly admitted as prior art against the present invention. First aid stations are necessary commodities in various settings, including schools, workplaces, and public spaces. These stations provide immediate access to medical supplies and equipment necessary for addressing minor injuries and emergency situations. In educational environments, particularly primary schools, there is a need for efficient and well-organized first aid stations due to the frequency of minor accidents and injuries among young students. However, the existing designs and implementations of first aid stations in primary schools face several challenges. These include inadequate organization of supplies, difficulty in quickly locating specific items during emergencies, and lack of clear instructions for the use of first aid materials. Additionally, traditional first aid kits may not be easily accessible to staff members who are not trained medical professionals but are often the first responders in school-based incidents. These issues can lead to delays in providing timely and effective first aid, potentially exacerbating injuries or causing unnecessary distress to students. Some solutions have been proposed to address these issues, such as portable first aid kits, wall-mounted cabinets, and labeled storage containers. Portable first aid kits offer mobility but often lack organization and may not be consistently located in the same place. Wall-mounted cabinets provide a fixed location for supplies but may not offer efficient categorization or easy access to specific items. Labeled storage containers can improve organization but may not address the need for clear instructions or quick retrieval of supplies in stressful situations. Many existing systems lack the ability to efficiently categorize supplies based on specific types of injuries, which can lead to confusion and delays in administering first aid. Furthermore, these solutions may not adequately address the psychological barriers that untrained staff members face when confronted with the need to provide first aid, such as a lack of confidence or a lack of knowledge regarding how to handle the emergency situation. Therefore, while these solutions provide some advances, they still fall short in providing a comprehensive system that combines accessibility, organization, and clear guidance for use in high-stress situations. DE19718274C2 describes a household medicine chest designed to be mounted on the inner side of a wardrobe or cabinet wall. This device features one or more shelves to carry medicines and preparations, with a guide for a carrier and shelf that can be positioned as required and moved out of the interior of the cupboard. The design includes side parts made as stamped and bent parts from a sheet metal blank, with a housing installed between upper shelves. While this solution provides some improvements in terms of storage and accessibility, it is primarily designed for household use and does not specifically address the unique needs and challenges of a school environment, particularly in terms of organization, quick access, and user guidance for first aid situations. Accordingly, it is one object of the present disclosure to provide an improved first aid station that addresses these limitations, particularly in primary school environments. The present disclosure addresses the aforementioned needs with a first aid station for mounting on a vertical surface, which provide efficient organization, clear instructions, and a design that enables non-medical staff to confidently and effectively administer first aid when necessary. The first aid station of the present disclosure combines the benefits of fixed location, efficient categorization, clear guidance, and ease of access, while also considering the specific needs and frequency of incidents in a primary school setting. SUMMARY In an exemplary embodiment, a first aid station for mounting on a vertical surface is described. The first aid station comprises a body portion having a top portion, an upper portion, and a lower portion. Herein, the top portion, the upper portion, and the lower portion are formed of a single continuous sheet. The upper portion is flat and configured to mount the first aid station vertically to the vertical